Assistant Camp Director

The Assistant Camp Director will assist with the development, planning, and administration of day camp programs; provide lead worker supervision of part-time staff and volunteers; supervise and manage the recreational activities of children; provide on-site supervision and implementation of day camp and recreation programs; and perform a variety of tasks related to maintaining safe and healthy camp and recreation program facilities, including setting up and cleaning up for camp and recreation programs and performing light custodial duties. This position is hourly, and not overtime exempt.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
 Receives general supervision from the program supervisor or manager.  Exercises lead worker supervision over part-time and seasonal recreation staff and volunteers, and administers contracts and monitors performance.

• Assist with the development and planning of developmentally appropriate recreational activities for children, and organize and lead developmentally appropriate recreational activities for children.
• Assist with the development and recommend operating procedures, health and safety procedures, and emergency preparedness procedures; update staff and program handbooks and guidelines; conduct emergency drills. 
• Prepare supplies and materials for active and passive games, sports, arts and crafts, and other program activities; monitor the use of supplies, materials, and equipment; and guide children in the appropriate use of supplies, materials, and equipment. 
•  Supervise and care for children; enforce rules and provide appropriate guidance and discipline to ensure safety; assist children with hygiene as necessary; observe and evaluate health needs of children and take appropriate action. 
• Open and close facilities; set-up and clean-up for camp and recreational programs; maintain neat and orderly facilities; perform light custodial duties as needed. 
• Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary. 
• Provide information and respond to inquiries from program participants; prepare written materials such as camp newsletters, flyer, and bulletins; prepare annual parent handbooks and forms. 
• Participate in parent/camper conferences to address behavioral and other issues as needed. 
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled. 
• Provide direction and training to part-time staff and volunteers. 
• Process annual program enrollments; maintain participant files; process program registrations. 
• Provide responsible staff assistance and support to the assigned supervisor.

Marginal Functions:

• Assist with a variety of recreation programs and activities.
• Serve as emergency response worker as necessary
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of:

• Techniques of planning, supervising, and organizing recreation programs.
• Principles and practices of recreation and leisure services and program development.
• Development, psychology, behavior, and needs of children.
• Leadership methods and techniques.
• Principals of health and safety.
• Proper English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Basic first-aid methods and techniques.
• Computer software programs including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Ability to:

• Work independently with little direction.
• Design and create appropriate social and physical environments for children.
• Develop, plan, and implement recreational activities for children.
• Train and supervise staff and volunteers.
• Monitor budgets and make budget and purchasing recommendations.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with children and adults.
• Maintain audio/visual acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Maintain mental capacity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Plan and organize work.
• Maintain records and reports.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computer, printers, and copiers.

Experience - No less than 1,200 hours experience working in day camps, recreation centers, after school programs, or closely related work experience.
 
Training - Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade. Additional training in recreation, leisure studies, education, child development, or closely related field is highly desirable.
 
License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid first aid certificate and CPR, including pediatric first aid and CPR.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California driver's license.

Environmental Conditions:  Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; exposure to outside atmospheric conditions; may work in or around water and slippery surfaces; exposure to audio/video equipment and computer screens.
 Physical Conditions:  Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time; travel to various locations; medium lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; balancing; reaching; handling; use of fingers; talking; hearing; near visual acuity.

Salary : $20 - $22